Leaf spinach with poached egg
Leaf spinach with poached egg is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the leafy greens category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 1 kg spinach
- 2 shallots
- 1 Garlic clove
- 20 g butter
- Salt
- 1 packet light sauce powder
- 250 ml Water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs (dill, chives, parsley)
- 5 tbsp vinegar
- 6 Eggs
- fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
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1.
Wash the spinach thoroughly, rinse and drain until damp in a covered pot. Sauté chopped shallots and garlic clove in hot butter. Drain the spinach, add to the shallots, season with salt and simmer gently for about 5 minutes while stirring.
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2.
Bring 250 ml water to a boil, add the sauce powder to the boiling water and bring back to a boil, then add butter and chopped herbs, taste and keep warm on low heat.
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3.
For the eggs, bring 2 L of water with vinegar to a boil. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the water. Let cook for 4 minutes. Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon and drain well. Plate the spinach with the eggs and sauce, garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.